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Aerospace Daily & Defense Report, April 16, 2024

VOL. 288 NO. 12 April 16, 2024
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The Debrief

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The Debrief: Arrow-3 Passes Biggest Test Yet During Iran Attack

Apr 15, 2024
The full details of the multinational, multilayered defense against the Iranian attack are still kept secret.

Daily Briefs

Programs

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Lockheed Martin Wins Next Generation Interceptor Contest

Apr 15, 2024
Lockheed Martin will complete its design of the Missile Defense Agency’s (MDA) $17 billion Next Generation Interceptor.
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NASA To Reach Out To Keep Mars Sample Return Alive

Apr 15, 2024
The plan is part of a 51-page MSR Independent Response Team (MIRT) report released by NASA on April 15.
RAAF P-8A
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Boeing Wins Contract To Upgrade Australian P-8s

Apr 15, 2024
Boeing has been awarded a $139.5 million contract to enhance the Royal Australian Air Force P-8A Poseidon with the Increment 3 Blk. 2 upgrade.
a400m kazakhstan
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First Kazakh A400M Rolled Out

Apr 15, 2024
Kazakhstan, which placed its order in 2021, is the second export customer of the Airbus A400M, after Malaysia, and the ninth country to purchase the airlifter.
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Ispace Finishes Environmental Testing On Micro Rover Model

Apr 12, 2024
The small rover would travel to the Moon aboard the company’s Resilience lunar lander as part of the Hakuto-R Mission 2.
halo capsule design
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Near-Space Flight Tourism Company Reveals Stratospheric Balloon Capsule

Apr 11, 2024
Spanish near-space tourism company Halo Space has unveiled the design of the balloon capsule it plans to use to take passengers on stratospheric flights.

Operations

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U.S. Officials Outline Scale Of Defending Israel

Apr 15, 2024
U.S. aircraft and ships took down scores of drones and missiles, including several before they were launched in Yemen, as part of the broad defense of Israel.
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RAF Eurofighters Shot Down Iranian Drones, UK Prime Minister Says

Apr 15, 2024
Royal Air Force (RAF) Eurofighter Typhoon combat aircraft “destroyed a number” of Iranian one-way attack drones used in Tehran’s direct attack on Israel.
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U.S. Army Deploys Mid-Range Cruise Missile Capability For First Time

Apr 15, 2024
The U.S. Army has deployed its new ground-launched cruise missile capability for the first time, setting up the mid-range capability (MRC) in the Philippines for an exercise.
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Airlines Adjust Routings Following Middle East Airspace Restrictions

Apr 15, 2024
Several airlines have made changes to their routings or schedules following Iran’s attack on Israel over the April 13-14 weekend and related airspace closures.

Funding & Policy

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Portugal Exploring Transition From F-16 To F-35, Air Chief Says

Apr 15, 2024
Portugal’s air force chief says his service has begun exploring a transition from F-16s to the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter.
Sébastien Lecornu
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French Defense Ministry Could Requisition Industrial Production

Apr 15, 2024
French Defense Minister Sébastien Lecornu says France could take over production facilities, if needed.

Contracts